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11 Beauty Resolutions to Make This Year
Trade in your bad habits for these new-and-improved ones—and make 2013 a more beautiful year.
The Year's Top Celebrity Makeovers
From tweaks to seismic shifts, these stars show how it's done.
Vote—and Win a $4,930 Spa Trip!
What's revolutionized your beauty routine? Pick your top products in our Readers' Choice Breakthrough poll—and you could score a getaway to the Red Mountain Spa Resort!
15 Instant Makeovers
Who has the time to wait for New Year's resolutions to kick in? (Or not.) These 15 tricks will change your look—for the better—now.
24 Unbelievable Career-Building Makeovers
We teamed up with beauty experts to give makeovers to outstanding young women. And now, the big reveal!
The 10 Biggest Weight-Loss Mistakes
All that holiday indulgence have you feeling a bit more Pillsbury Dough Boy than Sugar Plum Fairy?
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The actress—and new mom—reveals the risk-taking beauty trends she loves to try.
Looking Back at 2012 in Beauty
December 27, 2012, 4:00PM
As 2012 comes a close, we take a look back on the most memorable beauty moments… …
Hit A Beauty Plateau? Try 8 Shortcut Tips From Celeb Makeup Artists
December 27, 2012, 12:00PM
Try these clever time-saving makeup tips from BellaSugar! Makeup artists know all the secrets to looking… …
View From the Beauty Closet: Minnie Mani
December 27, 2012, 10:00AM
Nail art is not something I normally do, but I recently got to sit down with… …
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Tried. Tested. True.
Browse our library of over 4,200 expert beauty product reviews for Best of Beauty award winners, Readers' Choice winners, new products, and more. To get custom beauty product recommendations, try the Allure Beauty Product Finder tool, below.
Eucerin Sensitive Skin Gentle Hydrating Cleanser
It hydrates while removing dirt and makeup, and doesn't sting or redden sensitive skin.
Ibiza EX3 round brush
This is our go-to brush for bouncy blowouts, helping achieve impressive volume and adding extra shine.
Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Fast Absorbing Hand Cream
This two-time Best of Beauty winner leaves hands soft and supple, not greasy.
Rimmel London Glam'Eyes HD Quad Eye Shadow in Black Cab
This smoky shadow palette has all the ingredients you need for dramatic nighttime eyes.
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Winter Coats (For Your Nails)
Resolution: No more chips, no more biting, no more lame-o nail-polish colors in 2013. Here, the editor-tested products that will move you past pink-y beige.
